"The Neuroscience of Addiction & the Promise of Psychedelic Therapeutics | Dr. Devin Effinger

A conversation exploring the neuroscience of addiction — from evolutionarily conserved reward pathways to the mesolimbic dopamine system — and the emerging role of psychedelic-assisted therapy in treating psychiatric disorders. We discuss the science behind why these compounds show rapid-acting, long-lasting therapeutic effects, and the importance of maintaining scientific rigor amid growing public interest.